Blue Carrot

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a matchmaking and event company and I am the Founder/CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blue Carrot?

For a product video, a video showing as example all the possibilities of our platform

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to rise customer and user awareness and simplify our complex product proposal into a simple and easy-to-understand 80-sec video

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Personal contact from an event

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

First, a storyboard for the video was developed, reviewed, changed again several times until we had a good and tellable story. Then a sketchboard was developed, choosing style and illustrations.

Then the video was developed, music and speakers were chosen and then everything was put together and underwent another review process with several changes, until thew final product, the video, was ready.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They used several nice and professional methods in order to show the results an every stage.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

https://vimeo.com/344517194

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There were several loops necessary in order to achieve the goal of a great video

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their ambition and care to detail are impressive. We're both perfectionists, so our teams go together very well.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not really, the delivered a very good work

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We have a software for EOS-- the Entrepreneurial Operating System-- that helps entrepreneurs to organize and manage to get the most out of their business.

I am on the Business Development team and part of my job is to work with entrepreneurial peer groups to get set up in free accounts of our software.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blue Carrot?

We hired Blue Carrot to help us to complete a short explainer video that quickly expresses the value of using Traction Tools for those peer groups' Board meetings and how it works.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a quick explainer video that was interesting and concise enough to capture the attention of prospects enough that they would request a demonstration of our software.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After doing some comparing and contrasting of vendors on Video Brewery, we selected Blue Carrot for their range of animation styles and price.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We had a series of discovery meetings to flush out what precisely we wanted to discuss in the video, what value props we wanted to express in our limited timeframe and what exactly our software does. The team was really quick to catch on and from there was able to put together a script that we could make edits to.

After that, we were sent storyboards that went along with the script and chose our voiceover artist. Finally we received the video, made a few last minute edits, and voila!

What was the team composition?

I worked with a few onboarding people up front and then mostly collaborated with Christina who seemed to be managing all of the balls in the air on Blue Carrots end-- she did a fantastic job of follow up and communicating.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are yet to launch the video but are really happy with the results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was really easy-- after a few up front meetings, we largely worked with Christina who was super prompt and diligent about follow up.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The communication was fantastic. Things turned around to us for approval very promptly, and they were just a flexible, nice company to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None I can think of!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner and manager of Thing in a Pot Productions, which creates videos for small businesses and nonprofit organizations to be used in marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blue Carrot?

I hired Blue Carrot to create an animation video for an ongoing client of my own.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to illustrate the grassroots origins of the company and highlight the company as family- and community-based from the very beginning. The video was to be used on the company's multiple websites.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We reviewed previous work, contacted and received quotes from several animation companies. Blue Carrot matched the style we were looking for and was within our budget.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Blue Carrot was responsible for the creation of the video nearly in its entirety. We provided a script and initial ideas to them. They reviewed the script and sent suggested revisions. They then walked us through a process of storyboarding, style-frame, illustrations, and motion/sound design, with opportunities for me and my client to provide feedback at each step. The final video was 60 seconds long and formatted to be posted online.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Blue Carrot provided one person as a point of contact for all communication and feedback. Each step of the process was sent to us, and the project was on hold until we reviewed and provided our opinion or suggested revisions. Revisions were executed immediately before moving on to the next step.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

My client was extremely happy with the final product, especially with the tone and message. The video was embedded on several company websites and had an impact that exceeded initial goals.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They communicated entirely through email, with regular responses and expectations set in advance. There was one point where there was a misunderstanding about dates, but that was an exception, certainly not the norm.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was very impressed by the quality of their work and the economy of their prices. They made an animated explainer video that was within the budget of small businesses and still visually engaging. They also had many options for price points, as well as examples that clearly demonstrated what was offered with each.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There might be a way for the amount of feedback necessary on my part to be streamlined. They sent samples for approval regularly, which was wonderful, but also time-consuming and wearying. Instead of six approval steps, it may be easier for clients to have two or three.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run creative at GetUpside, a startup that personalizes brick-and-mortar commerce to help communities thrive. As we connect people with businesses, consumers get more purchasing power, merchants make more profit, and value is driven back to our communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blue Carrot?

We have worked with Blue Carrot on 5+ videos to introduce GetUpside to our key personas -- both B2B and B2C.

What were your goals for this project?

For the most recent video, Blue Carrot's submission beat our existing creative in an A/B test on Google Play, driving more downloads of our consumer app.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Blue Carrot was referred to me by a colleague who worked with them previously. Just as my colleague explained, Blue Carrot has been professional, creative, communicative, and incredibly flexible and fast.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

I have managed the creation of at least 5 sizzle videos with Blue Carrot. First, I submit a proposed script. Next, we collaborate to get that script parsed out and edited to fit the timeframe.

From there, Blue Carrot submits a storyboard and we iterate. Finally, Blue Carrot moves to animation and voice over recording (with approved talent).

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

I typically have one main point of contact per project, and find that communication by video call and/or email to be fast and clear.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

For the most recent video, Blue Carrot's submission beat our existing creative in an A/B test on Google Play, driving more downloads of our consumer app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

If anything, the bottleneck rests within my team. Blue Carrot runs like a well-oiled machine.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The quality of work AND the speed at which Blue Carrot produces said work is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CEO at Sine Engineering Bureau. We do Brain, Body, Soul for connected devices. Brain: - Hardware Engineering; - Software Development. Body: - Industrial Design; - Mechanical Engineering. Soul: - Interaction Design; - Visual Design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blue Carrot?

Blue Carrot created a promo video for our company.

What were your goals for this project?

Explain who we are, our goals, vision, and mission.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

That was a reference. My friend suggested to contact Blue Carrot.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We started with a meeting to get acquainted. Then ta brief were sent to us to describe our company values and goals. Based on this Blue Carrot team had developed the concept and script. Generally, the video production process was very structured and divided into stages. After each stage they always asked for my feedback on their job so we were on the same page during the process.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

I was in touch only with the account manager and producer who actually was leading the process and managed the rest of the artists, illustrators, animators, sound designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The video came out very inspiring, with the soul.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was great, as I said, we've been in touch all the time. Moreover, we were provided with the project plan before the start so have the defined dates when our feedback was needed, so we were able to organize our team to give the feedback in time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Quality of work is fantastic, they devote a significant amount of time to understand us and our needs. The process was very organized. I enjoyed working with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I am totally satisfied with the service that Blue Carrot provides.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work in the Ukraine office of a globally-based NGO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blue Carrot?

We needed animated video material for our educational platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped us create animated video content for out platform. Our trainer teams wrote the script and then Maryna [Creative Producer, Blue Carrot] reviewed it. After discussing is, we decided it was best that she rewrote everything in order to make it better.

They produced 53 minutes of content. There are 11 animations or combinations of digital recordings and animations. They also helped us produce several pictures for our books.

How did you come to work with Blue Carrot?

We narrowed our search down to three companies, but realized that Blue Carrot was the best. They met deadlines and were easier to communicate with. I found them on Youtube and watched various examples of their work, and then decided to offer them the project.

How much have you invested with them?

This information is confidential. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September 2016–January 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Everyone in the company was surprised in the quality of the videos, as well as with how Blue Carrot writes and delivers their ideas via all-educational material.

How did Blue Carrot perform from a project management standpoint?

They always met deadlines and were available on short notice for extra work. Their estimations of costs were always correct. It was easy to reach them. They’re really nice people, and it was always so pleasant to talk to them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re open minded and have a lot of artists they work with. They were really careful to find artists whose styles met our needs and tastes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It was a wonderful experience compared to other companies. I’m not sure what they could do to be better.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You need to be clear with what you expect from them. Give them some good examples from your perspective and share ideas. It’s important to share so that you can understand each other better in the beginning.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Opzets, a digital design agency located in Jordan. We’ve been in business for three years with six employees. We provide services such as website and mobile application design and development based on user experience, as well as branding, graphic design, and video animation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blue Carrot?

We wanted to be able to provide a high-quality video animation service equipped with a low budget and fast delivery. This was something that didn’t really exist within the circle of contracts I had, so we decided to outsource the work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve worked on approximately 6–7 different types of animation projects for us. Most of these have been whiteboard animation, but there have also been some dynamic animations along with graphics. They handle the whole project except for communication with the client. I communicate with the client, send all the communication back to them, and analyze the content due to most of it having to be in Arabic. Blue Carrot is involved with most of the translation, but I handle the main communication.

They manage storyboarding, sketches, scenarios, scripts, animation, and final production, including sound effects. I manage the Arabic voice-overs, and they take care of the English voice-overs.

How did you come to work with Blue Carrot?

I discovered Blue Carrot on LinkedIn while searching for vendors in Ukraine. I interviewed 3–4 companies there, but I felt most comfortable dealing with Blue Carrot’s CEO, Tim. We’ve become friends, and the relationship was very easy. The other companies I interviewed either took a long time to respond or didn’t respond at all.

We tried a couple of projects with Blue Carrot initially, and had amazing results. They are attentive to details and deliver on time. They’ve become our destination partner for video animation, design, and final production.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in February of this year, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We are a niche market within the Middle East for animation. We have a good amount of design and animation agencies here, but we needed someone creative who could offer a fresh approach. Blue Carrot has worked on different projects for international markets, but they gained their experience from this part of the world.

Naturally, they translate every idea into something customized for our culture, but are still able to apply an innovative, international look that our clients seek. These were the metrics that made everything happen, and we’ve maintained happy clients as a result.

After working with them, we’ve gained 2–3 returning clients. We no longer have to look for new business because Blue Carrot continues to create videos for us. We’ve been very happy with the engagement, and are looking for expansion next year.

How did Blue Carrot perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything has been great so far. I have one point of contact, Maryna [Creative Producer, Blue Carrot] aside from the CEO. Maryna handles everything with their designers and animators, and also writes the scripts. She communicates with me regarding any ideas or concerns, and after she sends me detailed projects plans, we follow up with each other. If I miss a date, or am late getting back to her, she sends me an email or pings me on Skype to remind me of deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most prominent things have been their friendliness and flexibility. In our area, we face changes in projects even while submitting final deliveries. They are aware of this, and because they look to us as potential partners, they grant us flexibility regarding such changes.

Their quality of work is great and delivered in a timely manner. They sometimes work on weekends when we have tight deadlines just to deliver on time. We sometimes give them a number of projects, and they want to show their commitment.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything right now. They’ve been perfect.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

When working with Blue Carrot, or any outsourced company, it’s important to to determine whether or not continuous work will be available for them on a monthly basis. This way, they might be able to provide discounts or give more attention to certain projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Department Head of Sievo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Procurement analytics

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Blue Carrot to accomplish?

• Create videos to describe our data aggregation and cleansing process
• Create a video to describe the key values of our core business

SOLUTION

How did you find Blue Carrot?

Online Search

Why did you select Blue Carrot over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Blue Carrot were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Blue carrot provided two videos: one to help us properly visualize our core value proposition and another one, to help us make our data process more tangiable to our audience. These videos were created for our company website. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We got the two videos delivered in time, with a great quality and understanding of our business (which for many is very difficult to understand). 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered as per the agreed timeline, with support, understanding, and quick responses. 

What was your primary form of communication with Blue Carrot?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Being able to illustrate our really complex processes and product in a very simple manner. Without too many hours spent in briefing.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Blue Carrot could have done differently?

Cannot think of any right now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of ThatRound

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Startup fundraising service aggregator and marketplace

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Blue Carrot to accomplish?

• Explainer Video

SOLUTION

How did you find Blue Carrot?

Online Search

Why did you select Blue Carrot over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Blue Carrot were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Deliver a 1-2 minute explainer video for ThatRound

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

An excellent video that we were very happy with

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their timing was great, and their communication was perfect.

What was your primary form of communication with Blue Carrot?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Great quality of work

Are there any areas for improvement or something Blue Carrot could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/Managing Director of Generational Gifting Concept

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Generational Gifting Concept is an educational platform that educates families on the most efficient way to gift assets to future generations

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Blue Carrot to accomplish?

• Create a 2d animated video to help someone visualize and understand how to successfully implement the Generational Gifting Concept

SOLUTION

How did you find Blue Carrot?

Online Search

Why did you select Blue Carrot over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Comfortable after intro meeting

How many teammates from Blue Carrot were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

6 min 2D animated video with novel ideas

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The outcome of the project exceeded my expectations and visions. I was beyond impressed how I can communicate my ideas and objectives which were then turned into a stunning and engaging video

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Top ratings for project management and timely communications 

What was your primary form of communication with Blue Carrot?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The ability to turn a very boring topic into an engaging and exciting visual piece 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Blue Carrot could have done differently?

None